La Bastide Bistro

French regional cuisine with a full bar and attentive service in a refined but unpretentious Scripps Ranch setting.

by Amanda Knoles at Citysearch

In Short
Simplicity translates to casual elegance at this bistro tucked away in a neighborhood strip mall. The menu features classic French dishes and some California-influenced variations served with unexpected panache. Specialty entrees include rack of lamb with potato gratin and a cassoulet with sausage, pork and duck confit in white bean stew. A Grand Marnier crepe and chocolate mousse top the list of dessert favorites, but the vanilla and lavender crème brulee is also a winner.